NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for February 7th thru February 14th, 1929 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, February 7, 1929 CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of thanking each and everyone who were so kind to us during the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother. May god bless each of you is our prayer. T.J. Baughn Lou Baughn Lilla Baughn Claude Baughn Mrs. L.J. Baughn and family Mrs. Boss Meeks and family Robert Baughn and family Luther Baughn and family Emmet Baughn and family Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Baughn ____ 36 YEARS LAPSE BETWEEN HIS MARITAL CEREMONIES Thirty- six years ago, when R.B. Cook led his blushing bride to the marriage altar, it was in the enchanting hills of what is now Vigo, and J.B. Fagan, who then and is now justice of the peace, tied the nuptial knot. Several years ago Mr. Cook's wife died and so the other day, January 24th to be exact, he went back to the same place, but leading another woman to the alter and so justice Fagan performed another ceremony. The bride this time was Mrs. Frances Trammel of Cleburne County. The Piedmont Journal ___ CEDAR CREEK News Mrs. A.O. Hammond spent last Thursday and Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morrow of Pleasant Hill. __ Robert E. Lee visited B.J. Hammond, formerly of Cedar Creek on Monday. __ W.F. Rooks and family have returned from a trip to Birmingham and Double Springs. They were accompanied home by John Rooks. __ FORMER CITIZEN NOW IN CANADA Waintwright, Alta, Canada January 28, 1929 The Cleburne News, I received your paper on January 10th which told the sad news of the death of my niece, Miss Myrtle Barker and to the family we extend our sincere sympathy in their great bereavement. When I get to reading the Cleburne News I see so many names of people I knew when I was only a small boy; it surely makes me m my childhood days and it seems almost impossible to figure that it has been 40 years since Della Lindsey and I were married. As some know, she is a sister of Drs. W.H. and J.M. Lindsey. My wife's father and mother and my father have long since passed on; but I am happy to say that my dear mother is still living. My family and I have been in Canada since 1906. I can't say I don't like Canada. There is one thing I can say, and that is it gets mighty cold here at times. We have had a very mild winter until the 5th of January when he had 30 to 57 below zero, lasting for several days. It is not uncommon to meet people with their noses frost-bitten. I hope Alec Harper has regained his health and that we will be permitted to go fishing and squirrel hunting again on Cane Creek. I wish all my friends in good old Cleburne a happy and prosperous year. J.L. Horton ____ LOCAL News Mr. Melvin Johnson and Miss Jena Durham, popular daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Durham, were happily married on Sunday. Best wishes are extended by their many friends. ___ IN MEMORY OF MR. SAMUEL H. WATSON The subject of the following sketch was born Nov. 22, 1845 and died Jan. 19th, age 83 years, one month and 27 days. He was the son of James and Elizabeth Hunter Watson, who moved from South Carolina to Randolph County, Alabama in 1840. he was married to Miss Mahala L. East on the 12th day of December 1867 and lived with her as his wife till her death several years ago. Bro. Watson joined the Confederate Army in 1863 and remained in the army till the surrender, serving all this time in Johnson's Army. Bro. Watson made a profession of religion and joined the Baptist church at Broughton's church, Randolph county in 1868. He was therefore a member of the Missionary Baptist church for 61 years. Bro. Watson moved from Randolph County to Cleburne county in the year 1870 and remained in the same community till the day of his death. The writer, a little boy in 1870, remembers distinctly when he moved to Cleburne county and has known him ever since that time. Bro. Watson was a good man in all respects; good as a father and husband, as a citizen; he lived a life of honor and integrity among this fellow men. As a soldier, he was true to the Old South and fought a good fight while in the Army. As a neighbor he was kind and obliging and was one of the most foremost men of his community. No community ever had a better neighbor. As a church member and christian lhis life was entirely above reproach. As a husband and father he was kind and faithful to home and wife and children. Leaving behind him are three sons and four daughter, who themselves are the same type of citizens as their father. If our country was filled with such man as he, we would have no trouble in it. There would be no need of a court house and in fact, we would have a state of affairs quite like the millennium. We have to bid him goodbye, but there is that happy thought that he has fought a food fight; he has finished his course; he has kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for him a crown of glory which fadeth not away. Goodbye, my brother, till we meet again on Canaan's happy shore. An old friend, G.B. Boman ____ IN MEMORY W.R. RIPLEY W.F. Ripley was born in Morgan County, Georgia on October 24, 1861, and departed this life on Nov. 21, 1928, being 67 years and one month old at the time of his death. On Nov. 28, 1880 he was married to Miss Delia Hight and to this happy union was born 11 children, ten daughters and one son. Surviving children are: D.R. Ripley of Borden Springs, Ala Mrs. T.R. Lucas of Birmingham, Ala Mrs. A.L. Hulsey of Borden Springs, Ala Mrs. W.G. Gray of Chattanooga, Tenn. Mrs. J.F. Bales of Jacksonville, Ala Mrs. U.W. Elsberry of Hamilton, Ala Mrs. Hallie Gray of Borden Springs, Ala Mrs. Nettie Fagan of Piedmont, Ala Mrs. W.E. Johnson of Borden Springs, Ala Mrs. Nellie Lorren of Borden Springs, Ala Mrs. Louis Hackney of Piedmont, Ala He obeyed the gospel becoming a child of god at the early age of 17, at New Bethel Church of Christ in Borden Springs, Cleburne County, Alabama where he continued to worship to the time of his death. His going removes one of Cleburne's most useful citizens. By hard work and good management he was able to care for his own and being kind hearted, he contributes much to the needs of the unfortunate about him. He supplied the poor with temporal things and then spoke to them of spiritual eternal, heavenly things, and in this way led many to the fountain filled with hope. As a christian he was strong in the faith and nothing gave him greater joy than to see the church carry out faithfully the will of the lord. He wanted his people to both preach the gospel to the world and live the gospel before the world. He was made sad by the neglect of righteousness either in himself or others. Though positive in nature when convinced he was wrong he would confess it frankly and turn from it. He and his faithful wife brought their children up in the nurture and admonition of the lord and god rewarded him by letting hiim see all of them baptized. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, who tried to comfort the broken hearted. The singing was beautiful and the floral offerings proved the love and esteem in which he was held. Burial was in the New Bethel cemetery. "We must shed the parting tear, and our hearts are sad and dear; but will meet again some day by and by. Let us look beyond the gloom, Where transplanted roses bloom; There we'll meet never to part by and by." Written by L.H. Peavis ____ CLEBURNE VETERAN VISITS J.W. Ferrell of Ranburne was here Tuesday on business. Mr. Ferrell was 86 years old on Tuesday, Jan. 29th. He was born in Heard County but has been living in Cleburne since 1875 and has resided on his own farm near Ranburne for 46 years. Mrs. Ferrell is 80 years old. The Bulletin goes regularly each week to their home and the editor extends to Mr. Ferrell on his birthday, best wishes. The Bowdon Bulletin --- Mr. Ferrell is well known in Heflin where he occasionally visits among friends, who, with The Cleburne News, congratulate this fine old Veteran upon his having passed the 86th "mile post." _____ MR. JOHN ALLEN CALLED HOME Mr. John Allen of Micaville, died Sunday morning about three o'clock, Jan. 20, 1929 at the home of his son Mr. Lee Allen, after a few weeks illness of flu. Mr. Allen was 89 years, four months and 20 days old. He was born in Hall County, Georgia and came to Alabama when 12 years old. He married Mrs. Lizzie York, who had gone on some years ago. Mr. Allen joined the Methodist church about 40 years ago and had lived a devoted christian the remainder of his life. He leaves to mourn his going five children; also 34 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren and many friends and relatives. He was a dear father, a good neighbor and a friend to all. But, oh, how you will miss dear father, ye children, from your home. But there is nothing surer than death and nothing sweeter than the death of a child of god. If we only live as the lord would have us live, it won't be long until we shall meet him in that bright mansion where sad partings come no more. Oh, how sweet it will be to meet him on that happy golden shore. "The golden gates were opened, a gentle voice said "come", and with farewells unspoken, he calmly entered home." Written by a true friend, Mrs. Edna Merrill Traylor ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, February 14, 1929 H.T. PRUITT CALLED HOME; BURIED FRIDAY Funeral services for H.T. Pruitt, age 53, who died Thursday in a Rome hospital, were conducted Friday afternoon at Mars Hill, Elder Ira Patty officiating. Mr. Pruitt was well known in the northern part of the county. Surviving are the widow, two sons, one daughter, four brothers and one sister. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. __ MR. HENRY T. PRUITT On February 7th, it pleased god who doeth all things well, to call by solemness of death, Mr. Henry T. Pruitt, after a brief illness of one week. Mr. Pruitt was highly esteemed by all who knew him and was one of the most beloved citizens of our community, and was a true father and husband, loyal to his family, country and friends, always ready to aid and assist in any way that he could any worthy cause that came to his knowledge. Mr. Pruitt was born June 2, 1876, being, at the time of his death, 52 years, 8 months and five days old. On Nov. 1, 1896 he and Miss Josie Burrell were married and to this happy union were born four children: Mrs. Mary Surrett, J.W. and J.T. Pruitt and little Annie who died in infancy on Mar 23, 1900. He leaves a good companion, two sons and a daughter, together with a host of friends and relatives to mourn his death. While we miss him very much and his death is indeed sad, we feel assured by the written word of god that our loss is his eternal gain. The scripture tells us that "by their fruits ye shall know them." His life is fruit of evidence that cannot be doubted. Funeral services and interment were held at Mars Hill church and cemetery where his body was laid to rest to await the resurrection morning, then spirit and body will be reunited, formed and fashioned like unto the blessed saviour and called to spend the ceaseless ages of eternity, honoring and glorifying the blessed master. A friend, Ira M. Patty ____ CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of expressing our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the many good people who showed their kindly aid in the death of our dear husband and father. Mrs. Josie Pruitt May Surrett J.W. Pruitt J.T. Pruitt ____ FINAL RITES FOR GEO. W. MORRIS HELD TUESDAY; OLD VETERAN PASSES WHILE SEATED AT BREAKFAST TABLE "The muffled drum's sad roll has beat, The soldier's last tattoo; No more on life's parade shall meet, That brave and fallen few. On fame's eternal camping ground, their silent tents are spread, and flory guards with solemn round, the bivouac of the dead." Another Veteran, a follower of General Robert E. Lee, has answered his last roll call, and to await the final and great reunion of those of his comrades who have passed to the Great Beyond. This time is is "Uncle" George Morris who passed away at the breakfast table Monday morning. Had Uncle George been spared until the 27th of May he would have reached his 93rd mile post. Mr. Morris had been a resident of this county for about forty-five years, coming to Cleburne from Campbell County, Georgia, settling near Edwardsville, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Uncle George was a member of the Missionary Baptist church, his membership being at Bethsadia, where his body was laid to its final rest Tuesday. Up until a few months ago, Uncle George was a frequent visitor to Heflin where he was always met with a hearty welcome. To the aged companion and the family, The Cleburne News offers sincere sympathy. ___ BORDEN SPRINGS News Mrs. G.E. Putnam visited her daughter Mrs. John Rowell on Sunday. __ Mrs. Newton Wheeler is seriously ill at this writing. __ Mrs. O.R. Chandler who is in a hospital is slowly improving. __ Harvie Warmack was a guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Warmack last weekend. __ Mrs. Willie Putnam and Mrs. John Rowell visited Mrs. H.S. Miller on Monday. __ JANUARY MARRIAGE LICENSES J.W. Stanley Jr. and Ida J. Snider Jack Bankston and Ruby Connelly Sherman Johnson and Myrtice Chance W.M. Noles and Jettie McDaniel Joe L.C. Robertson and Audrey Lee Allison Charlie Hunt and Eston Songer Roy Muse and Velma Sharp Howard Hardis and Miriam Chenault John D. Turner and Geneva Davidson Fred Camp and Mamie Lee McCoy Leman Floyd and Thelma Instone Robert Carr and Loyce Hudson Virgie Rayburn and Estelle Whitehead Moses Shealy and Lucille Robinson ____ ALMANAC 88 YEARS OLD IS EXHIBITED J.P. Cantrell, of Route 5, Bowdon, who lives out about five miles west of town, brought in an interesting old relic to the Bulletin office last Saturday. It was a well preserved copy of Grier's Almanac for 1841, published for Georgia, the Carolinas and Alabama. It contains valuable information about the various state officers and the courts. Another interesting item of information was in regard to postage rates. It stated that a single letter composed of one piece of paper could be mailed for a distance not exceeding 30 miles for 6 cents; 30 to 80 miles for 10 cents; 80 to 100 miles for 12 1/4 cents; double rates were charged for a letter of two pieces; triple rates for three pieces and quadruple rates for a four piece letter. The Bowdon Bulletin ___ LOCAL News Mrs. Press Owens of Jay, Florida sent in a renewal for her father, Judge A.E. Carruth of Sumrall, Miss., for The News. __ For many years, at about this season, Arthur Harper in renewing his own subscription to The Cleburne News, also renews that for his uncle, Asa Horton, of Quitman, Texas, as Asa also enjoys his old home county newspaper. ___ Mrs. J.W. Kilgore and E.E. Miller and two sons Gaines and Ervin of Delta were callers at The News office Tuesday afternoon. __ FORMER CITIZEN ANSWERS CALL "Aunt" Laura Barker, age 78, beloved widow of the late John R. Barker, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.C. Brown of Boonville, Miss., on Friday of last week and was laid to rest in the church cemetery at Cane Creek, above Edwardsville, Sunday, the Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon being in charge of the funeral services, as was Mrs. Barker's request. Aunt Laura was a good christian woman and loved by hundreds who knew her, and her death has caused great sorrow to friends over Cleburne. In the passing of "Aunt" Laura, the children and grandchildren have the sympathy of The Cleburne News. ____ PLAINVIEW news Mrs. John Lucas, who has been on the sick list, is improving to the delight of her many friends. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.17 - Release Date: 5/25/2005